PIL Filed in Supreme Court Seeks Suspension of Air India’s Boeing Fleet Amid Safety Concerns

A public interest litigation has been filed in the Supreme Court by lawyer Ajay Bansal, seeking the immediate suspension of all Boeing aircraft operated by Air India

The move follows after the devastating June 12 crash of Flight AI‑171 from Ahmedabad to London, which claimed 241 lives on board and 39–60 on the ground. 

The petition raises concerns over recurring safety issues, including malfunctioning equipment on recent flights, and cites DGCA findings that revealed fabricated safety audit records.

The plea demands a two‑week grounding, comprehensive safety audits, public disclosure of findings, and stricter operational protocols under the Aircraft Act and related rules.